Expertise

Dr. Johnson’s research focuses on the pathology of infectious diseases, including feline immunodeficiency virus, heartworm disease, SARS CoV-2, and other emerging diseases.

Past Affiliations

Professor, Department of Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University

Professor, Office of the Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University

Associate Chairman, Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, UF Health Science Center, Gainesville, University of Florida (past)

Associate Professor, Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, UF Health Science Center, Gainesville, University of Florida (past)

Assistant Professor, Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, UF Health Science Center, Gainesville, University of Florida (past)

Department Head, Department of Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University

Communities
Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medicine
Degrees
PhD, North Carolina State University, Veterinary Medical Science and Biotechnology, 1992
DVM, Auburn University, Veterinary Medicine, 1986
BS, Auburn University, Agricultural Science, 1983
Keywords
animal diseases or pathology veterinary medicine feline diseases or pathology animal models immune system aids (perinatal or pediatric) hiv/aids gene therapy pathology molecular pathology pathobiology
Honors

C.E. Cornelius Young Investigator Award, College of Veterinary Medicine (University of Florida), 1999

Young Achievers Award, College of Veterinary Medicine (Auburn University), 1996

Associations
Alabama Veterinary Medical Association
American College of Veterinary Pathologists
American Society for Investigative Pathology
American Veterinary Medical Association
Centennial Club, Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine